Mission
The National Council for Black Studies (NCBS) is the leading organization of Black Studies professionals, dedicated to the promotion and development of the discipline of Africana/Black Studies. Founded in 1975, NCBS aims to advance academic excellence, support community activism, and foster social responsibility through innovative educational programs, research initiatives, and advocacy for the historical and contemporary issues affecting people of African descent.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
1979
EIN
35-1444611
Total Assets
$270 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
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At a Glance
Annual Conference
NCBS sponsors an annual conference that serves as a forum for the dissemination of scholarship and mentoring students interested in Africana Studies.
Publications
NCBS publishes The International Journal of Africana Studies (IJAS), offering scholars a peer-reviewed platform for research related to the African diaspora.
Keto Fellows Program
This program is dedicated to the development of student leadership in Africana Studies through mentorship.
Upcoming Events
49th Annual Conference
March 19-22, 2025
Celebrating 50 Years of Academic Excellence and Social Responsibility with the theme 'SANKOFA: Celebrating Solidarity, Power, and Pan-Africanism in the 21st Century'.
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Overall Score
55
58
/100
Program Expense Ratio
86.93%
18
/20
Program Revenue Growth
413.30%
20
/20
Leverage Ratio
0
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
2.816
16
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 56.31K | 36.69% |
| Program Services | 97.14K | 63.31% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 153.4K | 100.00% |
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